Book · 1981 · Government investigators
A flag for sunrise
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Number three, published in 1981, A Flag for Sunrise by Robert Stone. One of my favorite writers. I feel like he has been a bit eclipsed.
Why people recommend it
A Flag for Sunrise by Robert Stone is a political and psychological novel published in 1981 that explores moral decay and political turmoil in a fictional Central American country. Jennifer Egan discussed the novel during an appearance on The Megyn Kelly Show while sharing a curated selection of reading recommendations for Father's Day. Egan singled out Robert Stone as one of her favorite writers, expressing her admiration for his literary style and thematic depth. During the conversation, she specifically highlighted this 1981 release as her third book choice. Egan expressed her opinion that the acclaimed author has been somewhat eclipsed in contemporary literary discussions, making her recommendation an intentional effort to bring renewed attention to his powerful storytelling and enduring impact. Through her endorsement on the podcast, she invited listeners to rediscover a notable work of historical and political fiction that examines complex human choices against the backdrop of revolutionary violence and ideological conflict in Latin America.
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Jennifer Egan number three, published in 1981, A Flag for Sunrise by Robert Stone. One of my favorite writers. I feel lik… 1
“number three, published in 1981, A Flag for Sunrise by Robert Stone. One of my favorite writers. I feel like he has been a bit eclipsed.”
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“I think people probably know him best for um dog soldiers and a flag for Sunrise”